French Coachbuilder Chapron extended production of their cabriolet version of the DS 21 known as the Décapotable. This was produced in limited series in conjunction with Citroën.

From 1961 to 1971, Chapron manufactured 1,365 Décapotables on the various Citroën chassis which were customer supplied.

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In Detail

type	Series Production Car
production years	1965 – 1971
built at	France
coachbuilder	Chapron
engine	Inline-4
block material	Cast Iron
valvetrain	OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement	2175 cc / 132.73 in³
bore	90 mm / 3.54 in
stroke	85.5 mm / 3.37 in
power	81.3 kw / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output	50.11 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	89.71 bhp per tonne
body / frame	Steel body with Fibreglass Roof over Steel Frame
driven wheels	FWD
front tires	165-400 Michelin
rear tires	155-400 Michelin
front brakes	Discs w/Power Assist
rear brakes	Discs w/Power Assist
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension	Constant-Height Hydropneumatic
r suspension	Constant-Height Hydropneumatic
curb weight	1215 kg / 2679 lbs
transmission	4-Speed Homokinetic Transmission
gear ratios	3.24:1, 1.94:1, 1.27:1, 0.85:1
top speed	~175 kph / 108.67 mph

Auction Sales History

 

1966 Citroën DS21 Decapotable DS214350118 – sold for $170,000 One of only 136 DS21 cabriolets built in 1965. Repainted in original Vert Foret, with black leather interior. Spent first 24 years in the South of France; fully documented ownership.
Auction Source: 2013 Arizona Auction by RM